WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after Secretary of Commerce nominee John Bryson was favorably voted out of the Commerce Committee:

“The Committee’s approval of John Bryson today comes at an important crossroads for the country and the Commerce Department.  With high unemployment and a slow economic recovery, it is critical that we have a Commerce Secretary in place working to create jobs and promote our economy.  Mr. Bryson has a steep challenge ahead, but I believe he will make a real contribution to improving our economy and manufacturing in America.  I look forward to his confirmation by the full Senate.”

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